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Run with the Wind

February 11, 2020 by Chad de Bree

The sun was out. The clouds were gone. But the wind was a force to be reckoned with. With weather forecasts predicting the winds to be in the range of 14 mph to 34 mph today, the wind could be heard all throughout the Chimp House.

When I gave the Group of 7 access to Young’s Hill, there were only a few takers to initially go out. Jamie and Foxie were the first to go out and conduct a patrol around their outdoor enclosure. As they came around to the last stretch of their patrol, both Jamie and Foxie were racing toward the Greenhouse.

Judging by Foxie’s sneer, she was not a fan of the wind and just wanted the patrol to be over with.

Missy initially watched as Jamie and Foxie began their patrol, but seemed to be at a crossroads on whether to join them or not.

But Missy is Missy, and without warning, shot out of the raceway onto Young’s Hill. So fast I was only able to lift the camera and get a somewhat blurry photo of her racing to catch up with Jamie and Foxie.

But the wind was too much for Annie. She stayed in the doorway between the Greenhouse and Young’s Hill and watched as Missy charged up the Hill.

Burrito took no time at all to make his decision: Stay in the Greenhouse and let the plexiglass paneling block the wind.

Negra decided to bypass all that. She remained in the Playroom, covered in blankets, basking in the rays of the sun through the window.

On the other side of the Chimp House, Willy B was eager to go into the Chute. He grabbed the best seat in the house so he could watch a train go by and the birds who are starting to return from their winter break.

Let’s hope this isn’t a false Spring so more outdoor adventures could be had.

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  1. John Joseph O'Brien says

    February 11, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    With Jamie and Foxie on patrol, I can rest easy.

    • Linda C says

      February 11, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      haha, Jamie and Foxie AND the killer troll doll!
      After seeing these on the phone for months, it’s so nice to see them on the laptop again!
      Nice shot of Missy! She’s looking right at ya!

  2. Kathleen says

    February 11, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    A chimps cold face sneer always makes giggle, it’s so human. On a brisk windy day I’d side with the gang who remained inside! While Negra may appear as if she is being lazy, I think she is genius. Can’t think of a better plan then remaining inside snug and warm catching some sun. Wonderful everyone can do as they please.

  3. Francoise says

    February 12, 2020 at 11:41 am

    I am always with Negra. She’d never be alone under those comfy blankets if I was around. Yeah, going outside can be fun, but it has to be just right: sunny, warm, a gentle fresh breeze, A Simpsons sky. Then I’d be out all day. Stay warm Negra!! xox

  4. Tobin says

    February 12, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    As I recall from reading about Negra a couple of years ago, her cabin on Young’s Hill was constructed so that she could survey her realm while, also, taking shelter from the wind. Her Majesty, one infers, takes a decidedly “We are not amused” attitude towards wind.

    • Linda C says

      February 13, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      You knlw, Tobin, i was thinking of the cabin, too, since she usually climbs to this platform. But I think the boards in the sun must feel better on her tush than the cold ground inside her cabin

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